- 1[intransitive, transitive] to sit on a horse, etc. and control it as it moves I learned to ride as a child. + adv./prep. They rode along narrow country lanes. He was riding on a large black horse. ride something She had never ridden a horse before. He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). bicycle/motorcycle
- 2[transitive, intransitive] to sit on and control a bicycle, motorcycle, etc. or to stand on a snowboard and move on it ride something (+ adv./prep.) The boys were riding their bikes around the streets. He rode a Harley Davidson. (+ adv./prep.) The ground there is too rough to ride over.
- 3[intransitive, transitive] to travel in a vehicle, especially as a passenger (+ adv./prep.) I walked back while the others rode in the car. ride something (+ adv./prep.) to ride the subway/an elevator, etc. She rode the bus to school every day. on water/air
- 4[intransitive, transitive] to float or be supported on water or air (+ adv./prep.) We watched the balloon riding high above the fields. The ship was riding at anchor in the harbor. ride something surfers riding the waves A large bird was riding the air currents beneath it. go through area
- 5[transitive] ride something to go through or over an area on a horse, bicycle, etc. We rode the mountain trails. criticize
- 6[transitive] ride somebody to criticize or tease someone in an annoying way Why is everybody riding me today? Idioms
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NAmE//raɪd//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they ride he / she / it rides
past simple rode
past participle ridden
-ing form riding
to be doing something that involves risks and that may end in disaster
to be successful or very confident The company is riding high this year.
wishing for something does not make it happen
to decide to do nothing about a problem that you know you may have to deal with later He was rude to me but I let it ride this time.
to enjoy great success or support because of a particular situation or event The band is riding the crest of its last tour.
to keep watch or control over someone or something police riding herd on crowds of youths on the streets
to ride in the front passenger seat of a car or truck
to enjoy or be supported by the particular situation or quality mentioned Schools are riding a wave of renewed public interest. Phrasal Verbsride onride outride up
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